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SB 2358

Relating to the establishment of an electronic health record loan program for certain health care facilities.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Charles Perry

SB 2358 establishes a state loan program enabling certain healthcare facilities to finance electronic health record system implementation and adoption costs.

Referred to Health & Human Services
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Bill Summary · SB 2358

Legislative bill overview

SB 2358 proposes establishing a loan program to help certain healthcare facilities acquire and implement electronic health record (EHR) systems. The bill would create a financing mechanism to reduce the upfront capital burden for healthcare providers adopting digital medical record technology.

Why is this important

EHR systems are essential for modern healthcare delivery, improving patient safety, care coordination, and operational efficiency, but implementation costs can be prohibitive for smaller or rural facilities. This program could expand digital healthcare infrastructure in underserved areas and help smaller providers compete with larger healthcare systems that already have EHR systems in place.

Potential points of contention

  • Eligibility criteria: Questions about which facilities qualify (rural clinics, critical access hospitals, safety-net facilities?) and whether selection criteria are equitable
  • Loan terms and sustainability: Concerns about whether smaller facilities can service debt while maintaining operations, and what happens if facilities cannot repay
  • Technology specificity: Whether the program mandates particular EHR vendors or allows flexibility, potentially affecting healthcare system interoperability
  • State funding source: The mechanism for funding the program (state appropriation, bonds, fees) and impact on state budget priorities
  • Oversight and accountability: How the state will monitor loan usage, ensure meaningful EHR implementation, and prevent misuse of funds

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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